Manager Underwriting

Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Underwriting Manager to lead and refine our underwriting function in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. This role demands a proactive leader who can develop robust underwriting strategies, establish risk appetite frameworks, and ensure operational excellence across all underwriting activities. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in treaty and facultative underwriting, combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage and inspire a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities
The Underwriting Manager will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive underwriting strategy that supports the company’s long-term goals. This includes establishing and maintaining a risk appetite framework that guides underwriting decisions and shapes the portfolio composition to balance growth and risk effectively.

A critical aspect of the role is to create and uphold underwriting guidelines that articulate the company’s philosophy, risk selection criteria, pricing principles, and operational protocols. The manager will oversee daily underwriting operations, which involve assessing submissions, issuing quotes, and binding contracts, ensuring all activities comply with established guidelines.

Delegation of underwriting authority will be managed carefully, assigning responsibilities based on staff capabilities while maintaining strict adherence to governance standards. The role also requires the development and maintenance of pricing and reserving models that accurately reflect risk exposure and support capital adequacy.

Oversight of treaty and facultative reinsurance underwriting is essential to align reinsurance activities with the company’s risk appetite and strategic direction. The manager will lead and nurture the underwriting team by providing coaching, training, and opportunities for professional development to build a motivated and skilled workforce.

Monitoring and reporting on key underwriting performance indicators (KPIs) such as loss ratios, growth targets, and expense controls will be a regular responsibility. The role also involves close coordination with internal audit teams and external examiners to promote transparency and uphold operational integrity.

Finally, the Underwriting Manager will proactively identify underwriting-related risks and implement effective controls and mitigation strategies to safeguard the company’s interests.

Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a deep technical and commercial understanding of both treaty and facultative underwriting. A strong knowledge of reinsurance regulatory frameworks, compliance standards, and pricing methodologies is essential to succeed in this role.

Excellent analytical skills are required to interpret complex data and develop sound underwriting models. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels are critical for managing internal teams and external partners.

Experience with data-driven underwriting tools and platforms is highly advantageous, enabling more efficient and accurate decision-making processes.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
While not explicitly stated, candidates with prior leadership experience in a similar underwriting environment and a track record of driving strategic initiatives will be preferred. Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic organization are offered, along with the chance to lead a dedicated team in a pivotal role.

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This role offers a unique opportunity to influence underwriting strategy and operations at a senior level, ensuring sustainable growth and risk management within the company. If you are a results-oriented underwriting professional with a passion for leadership and innovation, we encourage you to apply.